JMU Engagement for the Public Good

10/22/2021

If you know a leader in the Shenandoah Valley, help us promote the work of the Shenandoah Valley Collective Action Pact and encourage them to sign up for a working group!
All of us can play a part in helping our beloved valley reach its economic potential and help all individuals and families thrive in the future! Deadline to sign up for a working group is Wednesday October 27th!
https://www.jmu.edu/economicdevelopment/rers/index.shtml

The Shenandoah Valley’s economy is rebounding, but the region is struggling with a poor labor force participation rate, even compared with the national rate of 61%. In Augusta, Bath, Highland, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham and Shenandoah counties, only 50% of potential workers are actually employed...

08/12/2021

On behalf of James Madison University University Economic Development Council led by Melissa Maybury Lubin, we look forward to convening leaders from throughout the next Tuesday for the first of a 3-part Regional Economic Recovery Series.

During next week's meeting, we will identify issues to work on together over the next few months to help our region reach its economic potential.

Stay tuned for more information after next week's meeting!

Nicholas Swartz | Shenandoah Valley Airport | Atlantic Union Bank Center | Atlantic Union Bank | Shenandoah Valley Partnership | United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County | Virginia Economic Development Partnership | Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center | Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond | Commonwealth of Virginia Medical Assistance Services Department | Shentel | James Madison University Lifelong Learning Institute | JMU Youth Programs | JMU Adult Degree Program | JMU Black Alumni Chapter

08/06/2021

Stuff the Bus is THIS WEEKEND! 🚌

We'll be at the Walmarts in Harrisonburg, Dayton, and Timberville collecting supplies for local youth!

Supplies include crayons, colored pencils, glue, markers, #2 pencils, backpacks, and so much more!

Check out our website (link below!) to see the full list and then stop by anytime between 10 am -5 pm today through Sunday to drop off donations and help support local youth!

✨ https://uwhr.org/stuffthebus ✨

We'll see you soon! 🤗

08/04/2021

06/30/2021

The new president and CEO of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce wants you to think of one word when the local business advocacy group comes to mind: engagement.

06/24/2021

Working with ICAP begins with one-on-one meetings with an ICAP Mentor to assess a company’s status and determine their needs. The ICAP Team will continue to work with and support companies as long as they continue to work toward mutually agreed upon goals.

06/15/2021

Don't forget to register for tomorrow's 2021 Tech Nite wtih Shenandoah Valley Technology Council

-Don't miss out!- -Last Call for Tech Nite 21- June 16, 2021 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Virtual Tickets: $20 Reservations are coming in briskly for Tech Nite 21 on Wednesday, June 16. On June 16, we will hono

05/18/2021

Adult Degree Program hiring for adjunct faculty!

Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the unit as part-time instructors to teach a variety of courses for the Adult Degree Program (ADP). The ADP is an interdisciplinary program designed specifically for adult students to complete the Bachelor of Individualized Studies (BIS) undergraduate degree.

https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/9156

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05/18/2021

Adult Degree Program hiring for adjunct faculty!

Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the unit as part-time instructors to teach a variety of courses for the Adult Degree Program (ADP). The ADP is an interdisciplinary program designed specifically for adult students to complete the Bachelor of Individualized Studies (BIS) undergraduate degree.

https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/9156

05/14/2021

Do you have a local international food market? Do you love checking out books from the local library? Do you have flowers to craft a traditional lei? Do you own a globe or world map?
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we encourage you to choose a way to learn and celebrate with some ideas here! https://www.studiesweekly.com/teachers-guide-asian-pacific-heritage-month/

-Cook a traditional Asian dish for dinner
-Look on Youtube and have your family learn a traditional Polynesian dance
-Check out a book at the library about the culture
-Watch a Disney movie like "Moana", "Raya the Last Dragon", or the live action "Mulan"

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04/23/2021

04/20/2021

We are excited to announce that our new series, Project THRIVE, is officially open for enrollment! This new six-week facilitated program is open to any Shenandoah Valley area business or nonprofit. However, we have a limited number of spots available for our first two cohorts this summer! We will be taking 10 businesses for the cohort starting June 7 and 10 nonprofits for the cohort starting July 19. Please visit our website https://www.jmu.edu/pce/partner/ProjectTHRIVE.shtml to learn more and apply today!

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